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  • Do you have a hard time being content? At the heart of discontentment, envy, and jealousy are often at work.

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about envy and jealousy. They explore the difference between the two, common signs of envy and jealousy and the impact these emotions can have in our lives. With biblical insights and practical steps, they share how to overcome these damaging emotions and find true, lasting contentment in Christ.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

    everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (03:17) Exploring Jealousy in Religious Context

    (06:09) Scripture as a Guide and Guardrails

    (14:57) Understanding Envy and Jealousy

    (22:28) Idolizing Success and Happiness

    (30:13) Balancing Others' Expectations and Self-Worth

    (33:58) Overcoming Temptation and Gratitude

    (43:04) When Jealousy Is a Good Thing

    (51:43) Self-Reflection and Music for Emotional Healing

    Hope for the Heart resources:

    Book on Envy & Jealousy: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/envy-jealousy

    Video course on Envy & Jealousy: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/envy-jealousy-video-course

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode:

    Genesis 3; 4 :1-8: Adam and Eve; Cain & Abel stories

    Exodus 20:4-5: “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God.

    Exodus 20:17 -- “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

    Proverbs 14:30: “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.”

    Proverbs 23:17: “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.”

    Mark 7:21-23: For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thought come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly. 23 All these evils come from inside and defile a person.”

    Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

    2 Corinthians 11:21: “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy.”

    Galatians 5:19-21: “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy …”

    Philippians 4:11-13: I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him, who gives me strength.

    James 3:16: “For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

    Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”

  • Following last week’s episode with Jamie Winship, Haley and Dustin share a few thoughts on how finding your God-given purpose can feel inspiring … and often intimidating.

    For some, finding their purpose happens in a moment with clarity and certainty. For many, it happens gradually over time with setbacks, questions, and ongoing discovery. Trying to answer, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” can feel overwhelming.

    That’s why for this episode, we want to replay our discussion on finding your purpose in life. In this conversation from episode 7, Haley and Dustin break down the difference between purpose and calling, along with common setbacks and misconceptions we face when finding our purpose.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more

    (07:25) Purpose in Creation and Scripture

    (13:26) Purpose and Calling in Faith

    (22:02) Discovering Our Calling Through Trials

    (28:40) Infusing Your Work With Purpose

    (32:11) The Purpose of Life

    (34:53) God's Purpose Through Trials and Age

    (39:39) Purity of Intimacy With God

    Hope for the Heart resources

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Isaiah 43:6-7 – “Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth— everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

    Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

    John 15:16 – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”

    John 21:21-22 – “When Peter saw him, he asked, ‘Lord, what about him?’ Jesus answered, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.’”

    John 21:25 – “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”

    Acts 13:36 – “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.”

    Romans 1:6 – “And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.”

    Colossians 1:16 – “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”

    Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

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  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Jamie Winship, author of Living Fearless. Jamie is a former police officer, conflict resolution expert, coach, consultant, and speaker – helping people overcome fear, find their identity in Christ, and live out their God-given purpose.

    Jamie shares his hope story of how God called him to become a police officer at a young age and how God put people in his life that modeled what it means to have your identity firmly rooted in Christ. Jamie also shares encouraging stories and biblical insights on identity, overcoming fear, and living out our God-given purpose.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more

    (19:29) Recognizing Emotional Experiences of God

    (28:03) God's Invitation, Not Obligation

    (37:44) Understanding God's Calling and Grace

    (47:14) Choosing Careers and Colleges With Self-Understanding

    (51:42) Moses, Elijah, and Jesus' Eternal Hope

    (54:37) Seeking God's Healing and Growth

    (58:53) Steps to Transformation With Christ

    (01:01:47) Divine Love and Guidance Through Prayer

    Jamie Winship resources :

    Learn more about Jamie Winship: https://www.identityexchange.com/

    Get Jamie’ book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God -- https://tinyurl.com/49v73cn9

    Hope for the Heart resources:

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here:

    https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Judges 6:12 – “And the angel of the LORD appeared to him [Gideon] and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

    Psalm 8:4-5 – “What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.”

    Psalm 139:7-8 – “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”

    Psalm 139:13 – “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

    Habakkuk 2:2 -- Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.”

    Mark 1:17 – “And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”

    Mark 9:7 – “Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love.

  • Abuse can make you feel powerless, worthless, and hopeless. But healing is available in Christ.

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the impact abuse can have on a person and how God can heal us from past pain. With vulnerability and compassion, they share stories and walk through some practical, biblical steps we can take to move toward healing and recovery.

    Listen now – it’s such an encouraging story and conversation on addiction, recovery, and the hope we have in Christ.Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more

    (05:07) Understanding the Impact of Abuse (13:57) Recovery From Past Abuse and Mistreatment (20:25) Healing From Childhood Trauma(22:05) Understanding & Addressing Personal Responsibility(26:14) Processing Childhood Realizations and Forgiveness (30:29) Steps to Healing From Past Trauma (38:42) Integrating Recovery Into Daily Life

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    Abuse Recovery hotlines & resourcesNational Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Visit www.thehotline.org Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Visit www.crisistextline.org RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit www.rainn.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). Visit www.childhelp.org SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Use and Mental Health): Call 800-662-HELP (4357). Visit www.samhsa.gov

    Hope for the Heart resources:

    Abuse Recovery book: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/abuse-recovery

    Abuse Recovery video course: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/abuse-recovery-video-course

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/ Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Matthew 8:14-15 – “When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and began to wait for him.” Mark 5:21-43 – The story of Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter from the dead.

    Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Jon Seidl, who writes on issues of faith, mental health, addiction, messy sanctification, and radical vulnerability.

    Jon shares his hope story and how the Lord led him to sobriety after a difficult season of struggling with alcohol addiction. Jon speaks candidly about his experience and shares the lessons he’s been learning as he finishes up his upcoming book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free (available October 2025).

    Listen now – it’s such an encouraging story and conversation on addiction, recovery, and the hope we have in Christ.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in (04:45) The Impact of True Vulnerability

    (07:31) Managing Expectations in Writing and Publishing

    (15:01) Late Night Beach Bathroom Dilemma

    (20:32) Overcoming Alcoholism and Finding Hope

    (30:01) God's Unhindered Guidance and Love

    (38:02) Challenges of Church Expectations

    (43:57) Unwavering Faith in Times of Loss

    (47:16) Embracing Vulnerability in Spiritual Growth

    (52:55) Personal Tragedy and Self-Reflection

    (57:01) Embracing Vulnerability Through Tattoos

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Jon Seidl: https://www.jonseidl.com/

    Check out Jon’s blog, The Veritas Daily: https://jonseidl.substack.com/

    Get Jon’s book, Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life -- https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest-book

    Connect with Jon on social:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathonseidl

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/

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    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    1 Chronicles 21:27-22:1 – “Then the Lord spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath. At that time, when David saw that the Lord had answered him on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, he offered sacrifices there. The tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time on the high place at Gibeon. But David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord. Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the Lord God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”

    Exodus 16:4 – “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.’”

    Mark 2:17 – “On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

    John 6:35 – “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’”

    2 Corinthians 12:9 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

  • Time – we spend it. We waste it. We lose track of it. Yet, we never seem to have enough of it. How are we to manage our time?

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about time management. They explore roadblocks to effective time management and how we manage our time can reveal deeper emotional and spiritual issues. This is a practical and encouraging conversation that can help you identify areas of growth – whether you need to be more diligent with your time, more flexible, or more willing to take a break and rest.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in :

    (03:13) Cultural Pressure for Productivity

    (04:32) Time Management and Biblical Perspective

    (11:43) Concept of Time and Productivity

    (15:12) Time Management and Emotional Insight

    (24:16) Questioning Time-Saving Hacks

    (31:32) Finding Balance in Rest and Work

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    Helpful links and resources

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 - “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

    Psalm 39:4-5 – “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.”

    Psalm 90:12 - “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

    Proverbs 16:9 - “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

    Luke 10:41-42 – “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. f Mary has chosen what is better, it will not be taken away from her.”

    Ephesians 5:15-16 - “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Dr. Curt Thompson. He is a Christian psychiatrist, speaker, host of the Being Known podcast, and author of numerous books, including The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.

    Dr. Thompson shares his story of hope and how the close relationships in his life have helped cultivate his hope in the Lord. He also shares how hope is not just something we “have” in Christ but something we “form” by embracing our suffering, sharing our story, and allowing ourselves to be loved by God and others.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more:

    (10:41) Concept of Hope and Salvation

    (14:14) The Importance of Community in Hope

    (18:29) Hope in Grief and Longing

    (22:16) Finding Hope in the Real World

    (28:21) Memory and Anticipated Future Encoding

    (32:44) Hope Formation Through Community and Embodiment

    (36:08) Forming Hope Through Love and Story

    (50:34) Suffering and Hope in Following Christ

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    Helpful links and resources

    Listen to Being Known, Curt Thompson’s podcast --

    --On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-known-podcast/id1556261828

    --On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JO8BOyMi2eAcwilfHBPho

    --On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeingKnownPodcast

    Learn more about Dr. Curt Thompson:

    –Website: https://curtthompsonmd.com/

    –Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtthompsonmd/

    –The Center for Being Known: https://www.thecbk.org/

    Get Dr. Curt Thompson’s book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope -- https://tinyurl.com/tzv8yt9y

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    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Psalm 130:7 – “Put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.”

    Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

    John 16:33 (NKJV) – “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

    Acts 9:10-19 – The story of Paul and Ananias

    Romans 5:1-5 – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

    Hebrews 6:19 – “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”

  • In this special episode, Haley’s mom joins us on the podcast!

    Glenda Scully shares how she found hope in Christ when her granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia and later when her husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She also discusses the importance of using your gifts to serve the Lord as well as the need for senior adult ministries in local churches.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more - (05:20) Balancing Work, Family, and Faith

    (09:12) A Family's Faith Journey Through Crisis

    (15:08) New Beginnings in Edmond

    (23:59) Realizing God's Preparation and Purpose

    (31:22) Senior Adult Ministry Importance in Churches

    (37:07) Church Family Support and Growth

    (44:05) The Importance of Community and Growth

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    Helpful links and resources

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Matthew 28:19-20 – “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

    1 Peter 1:6 – “In all this, you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”

    1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

    1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”

    2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

  • Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of guarding your heart – what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and why it’s important to our spiritual growth. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share how to practically guard your heart from harmful (and seemingly harmless) influences.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (02:30) Guarding the Deceitful Heart

    (06:04) Guarding Your Heart and Hope

    (10:18) Guarding the Heart From False Hope

    (17:07) Guarding Your Heart

    (24:40) Guarding Your Heart and Faith

    (31:08) Guarded Heart and Rooted Identity

    (35:19) Choosing the Path of Life

    (51:24) Exploring Joy in Christian Hope

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    Helpful links and resources

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and catch up on past episodes: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/hopetalks/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Psalm 119:125 -- “I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.”

    Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

    Proverbs 20:5 – “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”

    Proverbs 23:26 – “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways”

    Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

    Matthew 18:9 – “And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away.”

    Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”

    Romans 12:2 -- “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

    1 Corinthians 10:12 -- “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall”

    1 Corinthians 10:23 – “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive.”

    Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”

    Galatians 6:1 – “If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”

    1 Peter 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

  • How Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg Found Hope in Christ – Episode 34

    Description:

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with dear friends Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg. They are the co-founders of America's Family Coaches, conference speakers, executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, broadcasters, and hosts of The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches podcast.

    Gary and Barb share their hope story of how the Lord redeemed their marriage during a season when Gary was focused on his doctoral studies. It’s a heartfelt story of not losing sight of what truly matters. They also share practical guidance on how to keep marriages strong and why guarding your heart is key to spiritual growth.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in :

    (03:39) Sharing Life's Challenges

    (10:04) Journey to Hope and Restoration

    (17:11) Finding Hope Through Brokenness

    (22:25) Personal Growth and Reflection

    (30:50) Staying for Redemption and Growth

    (34:21) Guard Your Heart

    (44:14) The Power of Hope and Grace

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    Helpful links and resources

    Listen to the The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches podcast …

    --On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rosbergs-your-marriage-coaches/id1775332105

    --On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VgF6nkbEjzTzDckBP7p8B

    Learn more about Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg:

    --America’s Family Coaches: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/

    --The Rosberg Group: https://www.rosberggroup.com/

    --ICCI coaching courses and mentorship: https://iccicoaching.com/mentoring/dr-gary-barb-rosberg/

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    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Psalm 15:1-2 – “LORD, who may reside in Your tent? Who may settle on Your holy hill? One who walks with integrity, practices righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.”

    Psalm 130:7 – “Put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.”

    Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

    Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.”

    Matthew 26:26 – “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:6 – “So then, let’s not sleep as others do, but let’s be alert and sober.”

  • Based on June Hunt’s 31-day interactive devotional, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of seeing yourself through God’s eyes. This is a life-changing concept and spiritual discipline that can help you embrace your identity in Christ, correct underlying negative thoughts, and grow in your walk with the Lord.

    Listen now and don’t miss the link below for the Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes devotional.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in

    (07:43) Identity in Christ for Transformation

    (14:18) Embracing God's Love and Overcoming Negativity

    (29:56) Forgiveness and Changing Perspectives

    (40:22) Empowering Devotional Small Group Conversations

    (50:06) Prayer for Self-Reflection and Renewal

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    Helpful links and resources

    Get the Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes devotional here: https://june-hunt.myshopify.com/products/seeing-yourself-through-gods-eyes

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Psalm 145:8 – “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

    Isaiah 43:4 – “You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.”

    Isaiah 41:9 – “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’ I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”

    Matthew 3:16-17 – “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

    John 13:23 – “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him.” (See also: John 21:7 and John 21:20 for the phrase “the disciple whom Jesus loved”)

    Romans 12:3 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.”

    Romans 15:7 – “Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory”

    Ephesians 1:4 – “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes”

    1 Thessalonians 1:4 – “God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people”

    1 John 3:1 – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”

  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin welcome back June Hunt, the founder of Hope for the Heart.

    June shares lessons she learned from her mother on how to be a witness to an unbelieving spouse. With personal stories and biblical insights, June also discusses how to share the gospel with others.

    Listen now – it’s an encouraging conversation and practical discussion on how to share your faith with unbelieving friends and family.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in

    (13:35) Encouraging and Building Each Other Up

    (22:37) Receiving Jesus

    (26:34) Compassionate Evangelism vs Condemnation

    (29:21) Understanding Judgment in Christianity

    (33:58) Sibling Intervention Sparks Spiritual Reflection

    Keywords

    Faith, Christianity, Witnessing, Transformation, Unbelieving Loved Ones, Spiritual Journey, Positive Example, Atheist, Hope, Relationship, God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Love, Gospel, Sharing, Planting Seeds, Clarity, Guidance

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    Helpful links and resources

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Book on Unbelieving Mate: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/unbelieving-mate/

    Book on Salvation: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/salvation/

    Get June’s book, Caring for a Loved One with Cancer: https://june-hunt.myshopify.com/products/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-cancer

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

    Isaiah 53:6 – “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

    Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

    Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

    Matthew 7:1-5 – “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”

    Matthew 7:20 – “By their fruit you will recognize them.”

    John 3:3 – “Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

    John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

    John 13:34-35 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

    John 14:6 – “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

    Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

    Romans 10:9 – “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

    Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”

    Ephesians 1:13-14 – “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.”

    Colossians 1:27 – “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Gareth Russell, the CEO of Jersey Road, a PR and communications agency based in the UK. Gareth shares his story of how he found hope in Christ in the aftermath of losing both of his parents within the span of six months. His story of grief is an encouraging reminder of the hope we have in Christ and of the influence of godly role models.

    As someone who works with churches and Christian organizations all over the world, Gareth also shares about his unique calling as well as some of the challenges and opportunities facing Christians and the media today.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in

    (00:00) - Finding Hope in Times of Grief

    (12:58) - Discovering Calling Through Life Changes

    (20:28) - Overcoming Identity Crisis in Christianity

    (30:36) - Shifting Perspectives in Modern Christianity

    (45:31) - Navigating Hope and Faith Challenges

    (52:50) - Empowering Hope Through Faith Podcast

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Jersey Road: https://jerseyroad.agency/

    Hear more from Gareth on the CommsCast with Jersey Road podcast:

    –On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commscast-with-jersey-road/id1729206823

    –On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HuofUZP8ztHi1JXklTHzv

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    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Romans 8:26 – “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

    Hebrews 11:16 – “Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”

    Hebrews 11:39, 40 – “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.”

  • In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Afshin Ziafat, the lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX.

    Afshin shares his story of how he came to faith in Christ growing up in a Muslim family and how he found hope in Christ during a series of trials during the pandemic. With biblical insight and pastoral guidance, he also shares how we can persevere through trials and ministry while maintaining hope in the gospel.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (17:59) Strength and Encouragement in Ministry

    (22:46) Embracing Weakness

    (27:36) Embracing Vulnerability in Pastoral Ministry

    (30:22) Importance of Faithfulness in Ministry

    (41:07) Listening to Sermons by Afshin

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    Helpful links and resources

    Listen to sermons from Afshin Ziafat at Providence Church in Frisco, TX: https://www.providencefrisco.com/resources/messages/

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Matthew 10:37-39 – “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”

    Luke 18:29-30 – “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God.”

    Romans 1:1 – “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God”

    Romans 8:24-25 – “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”

    1 Corinthians 2:2 – “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

    1 Corinthians 4:7 – “For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?”

    1 Corinthians 15:19 – “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.”

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – “Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

    Ephesians 2:12 – “Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.”

    Philippians 2:3-8 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.”

    Hebrews 12:6 – “the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”

    James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

    1 Peter 1:3-7 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

    1 Peter 4:19 – “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”

    1 Peter 5:10 – “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”

  • Why me? Why this? Why now?

    Trials are inevitable in life, but hope is available in Christ.

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about the purpose of trials and how they can help us grow in spiritual maturity. They share some common misconceptions about trials, how we can respond to hardships, and how God’s Word can shift our perspective and give us hope during trials.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (08:30) Embracing Trials With Positive Outlook

    (10:44) Navigating Trials and Deserving Rest

    (27:18) God's Love Through Discipline

    (34:41) Fiery Biblical Story Reflection

    (38:34) Eternal Perspective and Faith Choices

    (45:37) Navigating Trials With Hope and Faith

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    Helpful links and resources

    Free download on Trials: https://tinyurl.com/2mzmnrya

    Book on Trials: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/trials/

    Video course on Trials: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/trials-course/

    Learn more about Adler Caudle’s story: https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete-causes/adler-caudle/

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Isaiah 48:10: “See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.”

    Romans 8:18 -- “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

    Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

    2 Corinthians 4:16-18 – “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

    James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

    1 Peter 1:6-7 -- In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

    1 Peter 4:12– “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    As Christians, we are called to be grateful. But it’s not always easy.

    In this episode, Haley and Dustin reflect on what the Bible says about being thankful and some of the roadblocks that make gratitude difficult at times. With personal stories and helpful insights, they share some practical ways to grow in gratitude and give thanks to the Lord in all things.

    Listen and don’t miss the link below to our free Thanksgiving devotional, Growing in Gratitude.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (00:32) The Practice of Gratitude

    (05:14) Importance of Gratitude and Faith

    (12:31) Gratitude Shift Towards the Giver

    (19:43) Grateful Reflections on Lost Loved Ones

    (25:10) Gratitude Journaling at Work

    (31:35) Practicing Gratitude and Appreciation

    (41:09) Practicing Thanksgiving With Whole Heart

    (46:25) Practicing Gratitude and Lessons Learned

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    Helpful links and resources

    Get our free Thanksgiving devotional here: https://tinyurl.com/3zjjved8

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    Psalm 9:1 – “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”

    Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

    Matthew 26:26-27 – “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.”

    Luke 17:15-19 – “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

    Colossians 3:17 – “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

    James 1:17 – “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights...”

    Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.”

  • Walking through any type of trauma, grief, or trial is not easy … especially when you’re young.

    In this episode of Hope Talks, Haley and Dustin sit down with Colton Kyle, the son of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Taya Kyle.

    Colton shares his story of navigating grief and finding his calling as a young man in the aftermath of his father’s tragic death. He also discusses the importance of faith and gratitude, as well as having godly family and mentors in our spiritual walk. It’s an encouraging conversation on how the Lord can make beauty from the ashes – and to pursue Him even in the face of tragedy.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (04:04) Journey of Faith and Gratitude

    (08:11) Trusting the Process and Growing

    (13:11) Practicing Gratitude and Embracing Emotions

    (23:06) Driving Factor

    (27:04) Father's Legacy and Faith Impact

    (29:58) Continuing a Legacy With American Sniper

    (38:06) God's Work in Surreal Moments

    (47:04) Appreciating Growth in Personal Faith

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about the American Sniper brand: www.americansniper.com

    Connect with Colton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltonkyleofficial/?hl=en

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

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    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

    Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/donation/givehope/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=hopetalks

  • Merry Christmas!

    In preparation for the holidays, Haley and Dustin reflect on the Christmas story and the hope we have because of the first and second coming of Jesus. They also discuss family, Christmas traditions, and share some reflections from the new Hope for the Heart Christmas devotional, “The God of Hope.” See link below for devotional.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (16:19) Reimagining Christmas Traditions and Celebrations

    (28:25) Embracing Christmas Traditions and Hope

  • In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dwight Bain at the 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part four of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

    Dwight Bain is a sought-after counselor, life coach, author, broadcaster, and speaker. Dwight specializes in stress management, mental health, personal and organizational change, and coaching leaders.

    Dwight shares how he found hope in Christ at a young age and knew he was called to Christian counseling and broadcasting even as a 9-year-old boy. In a wide-ranging discussion, they discuss tips for managing our mental health, the power of story, common barriers to making lasting change, and how life coaches and counselors can be a key factor to help people make needed changes in life.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means

    everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (01:47) Gratitude for Conference Success

    (07:05) Embracing Your Unique Story

    (16:42) Unlocking Awe & Coaching With God

    (23:28) Stigma and Strength of Mental Health

    (47:59) Debating Screen Addiction and Medication

    (53:14) Finding Gratitude in All Circumstances

    (58:06) Dreams Became Reality Through Persistence

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Dwight Bain’s ministry and resources – www.dwightbain.com

    Connect with Dwight on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightbain

    Connect with Dwight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwightbain/

    Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com

    Connect with Hope for the Heart on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

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    Bible verses mentioned in this episode

    1 Corinthians 12:12, 18-20 – “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ … God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”

    1 Corinthians 13:13 – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

    James 1:2-4 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking.

  • In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Marcus Warner, who spoke and led a workshop at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part three of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference.

    Marcus is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that helps people identify and overcome the obstacles to a deeper walk with God. He also co-hosts the On the Trail podcast with his daughter, Stephanie.

    Marcus shares his story of finding hope during a period of loneliness while in seminary and moving from a fear-based relationship with God to a joy-filled one. Marcus also helps us make sense of spiritual warfare, providing biblical insights and practical steps to respond to a spiritual attack.

    Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

    So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

    Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

    Listen in to learn more :

    (13:20) Aha Moment in Spiritual Relationship

    (20:29) Teaching Children to Fight Scary Visitors

    (28:22) Battlefield of Spiritual Warfare

    (36:08) Understanding Spiritual Warfare as Legal Permission

    (44:53) Generational Demons and Spiritual Warfare

    (54:56) Hope Together Conference Reflections

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    Helpful links and resources

    Learn more about Marcus Warner’s ministry, podcast, and books – www.deeperwalk.com

    Learn more about our 2025 Hope Together Conference at www.hopetogether.com

    Connect with us on social!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart

    Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast

    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

    God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/